Modern Commemoratives 1982-2012

Modern Commemoratives 1982-2012

The 1982 250th Anniversary of George Washingtons Birth half dollar commemorates an important anniversary of the first presidents birth. U.S. Mint Chief Sculptor-Engraver Elizabeth Jones designed the obverse, which features a 50-year-old Washington on horseback. Jones and sculptor-engraver Matthew Peloso designed the reverse, which features the eastern façade of Mount Vernon, Washingtons Virginia mansion on the Potomac.

1983-P/D/S/S-Proof Los Angeles Olympics dollar

The U.S. Mint issued three different coins to commemorate the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The silver 1983-P/D/S/S-Proof with the obverse designed by Elizabeth Jones, features a stylized discus thrower poised to release. Jones based the design on an ancient statute created by Greek Sculptor Myron. The reverse, designed by Jones and John Mercanti, portrays the upper body of an American eagle.

1984-P/D/S Los Angeles Olympics dollar

The U.S. Mint issued three different coins to commemorate the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The silver 1984-P/D/S/S-Proof dollar features artist Robert Grahams representation of his own sculpture, "Olympic Gateway," a work that features two headless statues separated by an Olympic flame on a lintel, supported by two columns. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands in the background. Grahams reverse design features an American eagle holding an olive branch of peace.

1984-P/W-Proof Los Angeles Olympics eagle

The gold 1984-P/D/S/W-Proof $10 gold eagle portrays two Olympic torch runners on the obverse and a slightly modified rendition of the Great Seal of the United States on the reverse. The obverse and reverse were both designed by John Mercanti, although the obverse was based upon a sketch by James M. Peed. It depicts two Olympic torchbearers running with torch. The reverse features the Great Seal of United States, modified slightly.

1986-D/S-Proof Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial half dollar

The 1986-D/S-Proof Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial half dollar, issued with two other designs, commemorates the centennial of the statue, given to the U.S. by France. Edgar Z. Steever IV designed the obverse of the half dollar. It portrays the New York City skyline, circa 1913, the statue, and an inbound ship. The sun rises in the background. Sherl Joseph Winter designed the reverse. The reverse depicts an immigrant family standing on the Ellis Island pier, admiring the harbor and skyline.

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LIBERTY CAP RIGHT HALF CENT

THE SMALLEST DENOMINATION

Although it may seem unusual today, the United States government once issued a coin worth less than one cent: the half cent. The copper U.S. half cent was authorized for production on April 2, 1792. During its 64-year lifespan as a circulating denomination, five different basic design types of the tiny (0.93-inch) coin were struck. The coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and do not have a Mint mark. The half cent's designers and engravers are among the best known names in U.S. Mint design/engraving history: Adam Eckfeldt, Robert Scot, John Gardner, Gilbert Stuart, John Reich and Christian Gobrecht. Designs for the half cent were also used on other denominations through the years. The 1793 Liberty Cap half cent features a lettered edge stating TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR. The obverse depicts a bust of Liberty with flowing hair, facing left. A Liberty Cap on a pole rests on her right shoulder giving the design its name, the Liberty Cap. The design for the Liberty Cap half cent was based on Agustin Dupre's Libertas Americana medal. Half cents struck between 1794 and 1797 bear another Liberty Cap design, this one facing right, and issued in Plain Edge, Lettered Edge and Gripped Edge varieties. From 1800 to 1808 the Draped Bust design was used on half cents. All half cents bearing those dates are Plain Edge varieties. The Classic Head design was used on half cents struck between 1809-1836. From 1849 to 1857, a Coronet design with Plain Edge was used. All half cents have a wreath on the reverse. The key dates in the series are 1793; 1796, No Pole; 1802/0, Reverse of 1800; and 1831.